Darwinism: An Exponent Of The Theory Of Natural Selection, With Some Of Its Applications (1889)

By Alfred Russel Wallace

Book Overview

Darwinism: An Exponent of the Theory of Natural Selection, with Some of Its Applications is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1889. The book explores the concept of Darwinism, which is based on the theory of natural selection, and its applications in various fields such as biology, anthropology, and sociology. Wallace was a contemporary of Charles Darwin and was also a proponent of the theory of evolution. In this book, he discusses the various aspects of Darwinism, including the struggle for existence, the survival of the fittest, and the role of adaptation in the evolution of species. He also discusses the implications of Darwinism for human society, including the concept of social Darwinism, which was used to justify colonialism and imperialism. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the theory of natural selection and its impact on science and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166487792
• ISBN13: 9781166487799
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"